Bishop by Ben Glaetzer 2021

Bishop by Ben Glaetzer is a true expression of Barossa Shiraz that is elegantly structured with a long finish. Bishop is the family name of Colin Glaetzer's wife' Judith. Fittingly the sign of Venus, a symbol which has come to represent women and feminine energy, is the centrepiece of the Bishop label. In mythology, the symbol meant the Roman goddess Venus or her Greek equivalent Aphrodite. But the sign has also been linked back to ancient Egypt - a nod to Bishop’s link to Amon-Ra and Anaperenna. Bishop is 100% Shiraz sourced from exceptional old vine fruit grown in the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Matured for 16 months in a mix of 40% new oak and 60% 2-3 year old oak hogshead barrels (90% French / 10% American) Bishop is a deep inky red in colour. On the nose there is an explosion of brooding dark tones with bright cassis and coffee bean hints. The palate displays subtle richness with flavours of dark plum and blackberry intermingled with dark chocolate and dried spice. Generous yet restrained tannin provides exceptional palate length and persistence.

Wine File
Producer:
Glaetzer
Country:
Australia
Region:
South Australia
Sub Region:
Barossa Valley
Style:
Red Wine
Primary Grape(s):
Syrah/Shiraz
Bottle Size:
75cl
Alcohol:
14.5%
Closure:
Screw Cap
Vegan:
Yes
Contains Sulphites:
Yes
Units Per Bottle:
10.9
Regular Price
£29.00
Sale Price
£29.00
Regular Price
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Roger Kerridge
Inky black fruit

This is one of the best Shiraz I have tasted in recent years, especially for the price. It’s not cheap but well worth every penny. If you like inky black fruit driven reds, you won’t go far wrong with this Bishop.